Martin Brundle weighs in on Daniel Ricciardo debate: ‘Never the same driver again’

Marti💯n Brundle gives his view on Daniel Ricciardo in the wake of Jacques Villeneuve's criticism.

Martin Brundle (GBR) Sky Sports F1 Commentator. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 9, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada,
Martin Brundle (GBR) Sky Sports F1 Commentator. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 9, Canadian…

Legendary F1 commentator Martin Brundle has weighed in on the recent criticism of 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Daniel Ricciardo admitting he wished theꦡ Australia𒈔n never left Red Bull.

Ricciardo famously left Red Bull in 2018 after growing frustrated with the team over them leaning towards 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Max Verstappen.

While Ricciardo enjoyed decent success at Renault, particularly in 2020, ꦿthings fell apart when🦹 he joined McLaren.

Ricciardo was dismantled by 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lando Norris across the two seasons at Woking, and he was ultimately replaced by 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Oscar Piastri for 2023.

He’s struggled since returning to F1 with RB with 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Yuki Tsunoda generally having the upper hand.

Giving his🍸 view on Ricciardo’s form in the wake of𝐆 Jacques Villeneuve criticism across the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB VCARB 01. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 9, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Qualifying
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB VCARB 01. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 9, Canadian Grand Prix,…

Brundle wrote in his post-Canadian GP column: “For the record, as it's become a hot topic due to my Skܫy Sports F1 colleague Jacques Villeneuve expressing his firm opinions.

“I 𝓡have fundamental respect for all F1 drivers, not least for Daniel and Jacques, because I know how hard it is to drive such fearsome cars under that spotlight.

“Daniel has won eight GPs including an outstanding Monaco victory💫, scored 32 podiums, and has regularly shownꦛ world-class talent.

“But those results were quite a while ago and I wish he'd ඣnot left Red Bull at the end of 2018. That was an emotional and flawed decision, he should have faced up to Max in the best car, then he'd have necessarily raised his game even further.”

Brundle believes R🍃icc🔯iardo has never been “quite the same driver again” since leaving Red Bull.

“Ricciardo never seemed to be quite th🎶e same driver again,” he added. “

He clearly still does have 😼speed and race craft, as we witnessed also in the Miami Sprint, bu💜t something in his psyche or approach is holding that back and it's costing him opportunity and longevity.”

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